ZAREKTania breathed a sigh of relief and headed to her room, oblivious to my presence. Perhaps it was because I stood in a corner, blending into the shadows as I watched her retreating figure.I left the hotel and headed to my apartment to rest. It was a large apartment, one I bought while I was rich. Thank Goddess, I bought it before that Amelia's incident.I reached the apartment. When I tried to input my password, the door opened, revealing Ramirez's face.He reached for my hand, but I retracted, knowing too well that he would grab the expensive burger I bought.âHow did you get here?â I asked. I didn't tell anyone about this apartment, and even if I did, I wouldn't reveal my password to him.âI broke in,â Ramirez replied, causing my jaw to drop. We break into pack houses, and warehouses, but not into our apartments.âWhat?!ââWhy should we rent a place for our hideout when we can use your apartment?â Ramirez uttered. âYou didn't even request for my permission.ââWhy should I?â
ZAREKBruce and Ramirez looked like they'd been punched in the gut, their faces pale and disappointed. I knew my announcement was a bombshell, but I had to be honest.Bruce shook his head, his voice laced with disappointment. âZarek, we thought you were one of us. A team player. Not someone who'd just get up and leave.âRamirez chimed in, his tone bitter. âYeah, you're just gonna walk away from everything we've been through together? That's not how it works, Zarek.âLizzy's expression remained neutral, but her eyes bore into mine. âIf that's the decision you've made, then we are fine with it.ââWhat?â Bruce and Ramirez chorused in unison.Lizzy replied bluntly, âIf anyone is also willing to leave the team, you can. No one was forced to join in the first place anyway.âI took a deep breath, meeting their gazes. âThank you, and I promise to see this mission through, no matter what.âLizzy nodded, her expression serious as she grabbed the laptop from Ramirez.âSpeaking about this mission
TANIAâYou shameless brat! What did you do to Nikolas?!â Alpha Darwin thundered.I sighed, exasperated. âDad, what are you talking about? I haven't done anything to Nikolas.ââNikolas cut off his support with my pack and is seeking a shaman to sever your mate bond. How can you not know about this?â Alpha Darwin's voice was incredulous.I hadn't expected Nikolas to take such action. Of course, I wanted to sever the mate bond, but why would he do this without informing me?âThat's news to me, Dad. Why am I being blamed for his actions?â I asked, frustration creeping into my voice.âDon't play dumb, Tania! Nikolas wouldn't do this without a reason. You must have provoked him!â Alpha Darwin growled.I rolled my eyes, even though he couldn't see me. âOh, sure, blame the victim. That's rich, coming from you. You always taught me to stand up for myself, but now you're siding with him?ââSiding with him? He is the Alpha of Alphas! Are you even aware of what that status means? It's an honour t
ZAREKWe accomplished the mission. Ramirez and Bruce quickly took the Crystal Moon, as they decided to transport it to the Boss. They were eager to leave, because of the substantial amount Boss offered after he heard the great news. As I gazed into a random car's side-view mirror, my eyes flicked briefly to my reflection. A small smile crept onto my face as I thought about Tania - her bright smile and the way she made me feel.I smoothed a stray strand of hair into place and trailed my fingers through my brown hair to ensure that it was perfectly in place. I planned to meet Tania before going to my apartment.Suddenly, I felt an intense gaze on me. I turned back to see Lizzy approaching me with a questioning glance.âI was going to suggest a victory party,â She said, her voice low and thoughtful. âBut you seem to have other plans.â I nodded, my mind already racing ahead to meet Tania. âIt's a good idea, but I shouldn't join,â I replied, âIt might give false hope.âLizzy's expressio
ZIVA âWash this, wash that.ââClean this, clean that.âThat is all I hear every single day. I work as an Omega, cleaning the pack house with the other Omegas, even though I am the Alphaâs daughter. Very weird, right?Well, it all started after my motherâs death. Everyone in the pack mourned her death, even my father, and unlike other Alphas, my father did not get another Luna. It seemed like an eternity before I finally turned eighteen. I was expected to shift and transform into my wolf under the full moon, but sadly, I didnât. I did not shift, or even feel my wolf.Then, the pack members despised me, they didn't respect me like they used to. Even my father stopped acting like a father. I became the forbidden fruit, and my father got another Luna, my stepmother. Also, my father claimed her daughter whom he treasured and treated like gold, while I worked as a slave, with no pay. Although my father and his Luna regarded the Omegaâs quarter I live in, and my daily meal as my payment.
ZIVA I rubbed my eyes, ensuring that I saw the right face, and upon opening my eyes, I saw Nikolas again, this time, I saw it clearly. He had a wide smile on his face, with his green eyes wide open as he gazed at all the pack members. As soon as his gaze fell on me, his green eyes did not even reflect guilt or sadness, rather they reflected victory. After what happened earlier, he had the guts to mark my step-sister?! Goodness, if Alpha Darwin finds out about this, Nikolas will be beheaded instantly. Then, Alpha Darwin came into view. He hugged Nikolas affectionately, causing my chest to squeeze.I didn't even know what to do next. Breathing became difficult as my heart squeezed. It felt like time stopped at my side as I watched Alpha Darwin and his Luna celebrate excitedly. What is going on? Alpha Darwin knew that I love Nikolas so much, even his Luna, so why are they not rejecting this event? To top it all, Nikolas shared the night with me, and he gazed at me like he gazed at a s
ZIVAâGuards!â Tania roared as soon as she completed her statement and shattered my heart into pieces. What?! I am not Alpha Darwinâs biological daughter? Is that the reason for making me work and live like an Omega, while I thought I was being punished for not having a wolf?Tears streamed down my chin with that as I broke down. Then, hurried footsteps echoed around me, and when I looked up, I spotted three male guards behind me.âWhip her properly!â Tania ordered, turning around without any sign of concern. Even Nikolas spat on me before he rushed toward Tania, like a Pomeranian puppy rushing toward its owner. Pathetic! I was given a pathetic life and now, I'm going to suffer, because of my mother, the woman I praised every day for being a better parent than Alpha Darwin. I despise her! She should have killed me before I was born!Two muscular hands gripped my hand and before I knew it, I was dragged into my room, with my legs hitting the floor roughly. It received a few bruises, a
ZIVAHastily, I averted my gaze to the door, hoping that the two male guards I met in my room earlier were not the people who barged in. To my utmost surprise, it was none other than Alpha Darwin and his Luna. As soon as they saw me, they crinkled their noses, and instantly, a female guard walked in. She dragged me to a chair amongst other chairs as I settled on it. Now, I can scan the room properly. A few chairs surrounded a long table, and surprisingly, the female guard assisted me to sit on one of them. Sitting amongst these chairs meant you were among important or high-ranked werewolves, but why was a poor person like me sitting here?Click-clack!Click-clack!Alpha Darwin and his Luna sat on the tall chairs, and they faced me with a serious gaze.âWhat is going on? I thought I was a prisoner,â I blurted out. The Luna gasped instantly, and I gasped too, as I was a bit surprised with my sharp, arrogant tone. How did I speak? I thought my lips were too dry to move. I knew I had